Associate Engineer/Engineer/Sr Engineer – Engineering Design (EDRC)
Department: Engineering Design (EDRC)
Location: Head Office
Band / Grade: Band 5 – 5.C
Reporting To: Design Lead / Project Design Manager
Notice Period: 30 Days (Probation) | 60 Days (Post Confirmation)
Job Summary
The Sr Engineer – Engineering Design (EDRC) is responsible for execution and coordination of multidisciplinary railway design works including Signalling (S&T), Electrical, and Civil interfaces. The role requires independent handling of assigned design packages and ensuring compliance with Indian Railways and RDSO standards.
The position operates at an execution-focused supervisory level without direct team management responsibility.
Roles & Responsibilities
Core Design Responsibilities (Primary Requirement)
- Prepare and develop railway signalling design drawings and documents
- Work on AutoCAD-based design deliverables, including:
- Interlocking Plans (SIP)
- Route Control Charts / Tables (RCC / RCT)
- Cable Routing & Core Charts
- Location Box / REB / Equipment Layouts
- Trenching & Interface Drawings
- Power Supply / IPS Interface Drawings
- Perform design modifications and updates based on project requirements
- Ensure design compliance with RDSO / IR / CORE standards
Coordination & Documentation
- Coordinate with Electrical, Civil, and Signalling teams for interface alignment
- Prepare BOQs, technical submittals, and design documentation
- Incorporate client/consultant comments and maintain revision control
- Participate in design reviews, audits, and internal quality checks
Support Activities (Secondary)
- Provide technical inputs during testing & commissioning (T&C)
- Support design validation and troubleshooting from design perspective
Technical Skills Required
- Strong proficiency in AutoCAD (2D mandatory)
- Knowledge of:
- Interlocking systems (EI / RRI / Panel)
- SIP, RCC, Cable Plans
- Railway signalling principles
- Exposure to tools like MicroStation / design tools (added advantage)
Key Competencies
- Ability to independently execute design tasks
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Good multidisciplinary coordination skills
- Strong documentation and revision control discipline
- Ability to handle multiple deliverables under timelines
Required Qualifications
Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech in Electrical / Electronics / ECE / Instrumentation / Civil
4–7 years of railway design experience
Knowledge of railway interlocking principles and standards
